(I volunteered/Interned at Friends Outside over my 4 years at UC Santa Cruz and worked for them as…read morea Jail Librarian) Friends Outside is a National Non-Profit org. (in Santa Cruz, housed under the Volunteer Centers of SC County.) whose mission is to provide assistance to those incarcerated in local jails: "Our goal is to help lessen the trauma of incarceration for inmates & their families, to provide information that can lead to positive changes, & to assist ex-offenders with their re-entry into the community." http://www.friendsoutside.org/ Santa Clara: http://www.friendsoutsideinscc.org/ POST-RELEASE: If someone you know has been incarcerated or is on probartion/parole, contact FO! They are HELPFUL with: ~ Property retrieval & storage - Liaison between attorneys, family & other agencies - Confidential visits with a knowledgeable & supportive volunteer - Information about community services & drug/alcohol programs - Helping with emergencies caused by incarceration - Bring in resources such as dictionaries, reading glasses, bus passes, & writing tablets - Help with limited legal & financial situations - Begin planning post-release resources & referrals through the Aftercare process Everything from short & long-term case management which includes access to clothing & food vouchers, obtaining/applying for SSI & DMV I.D., housing applications & rent assistance, medical benfits & General governmental assitance, contacting your Parole/prob. agents & or family members, & registering to vote. We also visit prisoners ON THE INSIDE. After release from jail or prison, a client can meet with an Aftercare case manager for a one-stop resource & referral. Case managers offer support and advocate for clients, help facilitate post-release plans and provide applicable services. We make every effort to provide the information needed in the first few days of release. Friends Outside is unable to offer financial assistance; however, we may be able to connect clients to the appropriate agencies and churches. You may leave a message for a specific volunteer at 831 425-3434 or call for an appointment at 831 427-5078. We can help in the following areas: - Basic hygiene products and reading glasses - Information on food resources, voicemail, community programs, mental health and health-related services, education, counseling and shelters - Clothing vouchers / clothes - Bus passes (limited rides to court or appointments related to probation compliance) as well as maps and bus schedules - Assistance complying with probation to prevent unnecessary incarceration (WRAP) - Court accompaniment - Information on local and statewide legal and criminal justice agencies - Informal assistance with a job search - Free copies of the Friends Outside Resource Guide (which I created!) - Outreach and educational presentations about our services as appropriate Over the course of my time working for them as a case manager and jail librarian, I was able to access those incarcerated in Blaine Street Jail (minimum security for Women), the Main SC County Jail (Men and Women's Medium Security), "The Farm" and The Rountree Men's Facilities in Watsonville (Medium Men's jails). The experience was eye-opening, and got me into the work I am doing now as a Case Manager for Centerforce, San Rafael. I still work with Friends Outside, who contracts out of the Visitor's Center at San Quentin State Prison. We provide books, dictionaries (Spanish-English), and reading glasses to the jails through donation drives that we hold annually. Children's Events: Kids' Days! We love these days- so fun to volunteer and be a part of a positive event INSIDE the jail with families and children- Fun activities, crafts, and treats for children visiting their incarcerated parents during holidays (X-mas, Halloween, V-Day). Fliers announcing these events are posted at the Farm and at Blaine Street a few weeks ahead, so prisoners can inform their families on visiting day about the event (during the winter holiday season, we work with Toys for Tots gathering gifts for children with an incarcerated parent.) Please DONATE! As a typical struggling non-profit, they need all the support they can get to continue doing amazing, hard, and incredibly important work in the community!!! FOR NOW, NOT FOREVER I woke up today in a cold cement cell, No one to hold me so I hold myself. As I lie there, all alone in my bed, I am numb to my surroundings, I am lost in my head. I dream, I think, I fantasize, I try not to hear my heart's little cries. There in my mind, I learn to sever, myself from reality, for now, not forever. -Incarcerated client Santa Cruz location, Contact: Heidi Canales/Talia Stoessel at 831-427-5078. ~ scFriendsOutside@hotmail.com ~ fovolunteer@gmail.com Friends Outside in Santa Clara County: 551 Stockton Avenue San Jose, CA 95126 Phone: (408) 295-6033 , Fax: (408) 295-2907

I interned at Friends Outside in 2004/2005 as a jail visitor. It was an amazing experience that I…read morewill never forget. FO is a great resource for people who are incarcerated and their families. This is one of those rare nonprofits that makes their money go a really long way by using it for the clients rather than paying a bunch of administrators. Even though I am a poor graduate student I make it a point to donate every year (even if it's only a little bit), and I would encourage you all to do the same!

So My child was registered in downtown SC facility for the beginning or summer something happened…read morewith the building, so I was informed he couldnt attend. They said nothing else. I happened to get the idea to call the Live Oak branch an they accepted him an said he was registered and ready to go Monday, this was on the Thursday the previous week. Come Monday I take him down there and what do you know he's not on the list and he cant stay. So now I'm suppose to go to work and for the next 2 weeks because of the incompetent employees. I was not able to work and was out thousands of dollars. Their whole demeanor after telling me he couldnt stay was basically like to bad so sad. I did say something like what a shitty situation. The women named Alice got extremely offended so I stopped. Now she is saying my child can never come back. These people have to be the most ignorant people to be in charge of anything. I mean they obviously cant do their job right. Putting hard working single mothers out of work because they simply cannot do what they say. I couldnt be more unhappy with the downtown director. She does not deserve to have a job to be so off putting when it comes to peoples livelihoods'. She should be ashamed of herself. I'd give negative stars if possible. I was going to this place before this girl was even alive. What a bad way to get support from the community.

if I could give this a ZERO! Its poorly managed, short staffed (way too many children to adults, an…read moreaccident waiting to happen) no planned activities, no fun at all, don't bring your child here unless you just want them bored all day. So if this club was awarded a grant; where's all the money going? Why so few workers, and why arent you taking our kids on field trips? going to a playground every day in the hot sun isn't considered a field trip. it's a babysitting gig. government needs to award grants to nonprofits that really contribute to these children in need. disgraceful.

Gorgeous, delicious cupcakes. Plus Violet is a sweetheart - she delivered my birthday cupcakes to…read moreour Airbnb in Rio Del Mar so that no one had to run out and I could enjoy more time with my family. So kind! We chatted a bit when she dropped them off. It felt good to support her artistry as well as local nonprofit organizations that she cares about and donates her proceeds to. I ordered vanilla cupcakes and left the colors and flower design up to Violet. Everyone at my birthday party LOVED them! The cake was moist and delicious. The colors were vivid and beautiful. I was SO happy! They were much better than a birthday cake. Thanks, Violet!!

Highly recommend, the cupcakes were beautiful, delicious, and we deeply appreciate the non-profit…read morecauses this business serves! It made us feel like we were doing something meaningful for my daughter's birthday.

I highly recommend Lucas Lehman Coaching for everybody, regardless of who, what, where or how you…read moreare. I first consulted with him after hiking with one of his previous clients and being really impressed by that person's personal insight, unabashed confidence and zest for life.I found myself thinking "I want what she's having." I was happy with my personal and professional life at the time, having no idea it could get so much better. And so much better it has gotten just in the short time that I have been working with Lucas. He helped me uncover a number of negative thoughts and limiting beliefs that were significantly restricting my personal and professional growth potential. He really helped me clarify my skills and talents, my purpose and passions, my dreams and desires as well as guide me in strategies to achieve them. Throw in a good dose of mindfulness techniques and pathways to accessing and expressing innate, self-sustaining joy and you have my experience of working with Lucas. My sessions always left me feeling energized with a clear plan of action. I encourage you to ask yourself "I wonder how it gets even better than this?" and give Lucas a call.

Lucas Roy Lehman is a fantastic coach. I found his guidance to be more helpful than I anticipated…read more I highly encourage anyone who is looking to improve their life to contact Lucas and get started.

I just had custom logos placed on my SUV and they look incredible. The pricing was reasonable and…read morethe timing was excellent. My only recommendation would be to make sure that you request a physical sample of the color before it goes to print as it's too difficult to sign off from a PDF. David was great to work with and went the extra mile to make sure my goals were met.

Amazing customer service! I've never had a business responding to my emails at 8 pm at night --…read morebut Shawn at Santa Cruz Signs did just that -- on a number of occasions! He and his team were super-accommodating with an unusual (and rush) order, and created proofs that were perfect for us really fast. Absolutely Santa Cruz Signs will be my go-to sign shop for all future business!

I highly recommend you to call them for treatment of any oral situation. It is operated & run by…read morewell-educated, professionals. It is also a type of internship for those completing their career education goals. Experienced Dr's oversee & supervise work from first appt throughout progress to competition. Then they approve/or reschdule you for whatever corrections needed. After final approval,, you can rest assured that their efforts & quality results pay off in that your results will not only last but most likely, your appearance will significantly improve... Eating will quickly become possible again &/or enable you to nourish your body without having to go to great lengths to disguise issues. Just think of it! Saying yes to enjoying a dinner with your friends & will no longer be embarrassed eating in front of others. You can return to pain free eating; finally enjoying & looking forward to being able to eat more of your favorite more nutritional foods. As someone who has struggled with many oral/dental issues in this long & beautiful Life of mine, trust me - a stranger - when I suggest tending to mouth issues as early as possible. More often than not, delaying treatment of issue/or problem quickly allows increased damage to occur & dramatically increases the cost & length of time to perform an affective treatment. Complications can come up that sometimes cannot be repaired or corrected properly & that could lead to tooth loss. Dentures come with their own set of problems & pain. They also change your looks, shape of your face - especially in the areas of your mouth, chin, lipsas time goes on your speech is also changed.Take good care of yourself..all of your self. Despite a few snags along this journey, my experience doing business with them overall was professional. Everybody is friendly & they are organized. I smile & eat a lot more...with a minimum amt of pain. That's huge. Hope you give this place a try next time you are in need. Mucho gracias. Best wishes for a 2022.

I highly recommend (Dr Her) if I could give her more then a 5 stars I would in a heart beat I have…read morenothing to say but good things about her she is the most genuine person and understanding I can honestly say she truly loves what she dose and the staff is amazing as well super kind not like other dentist I've gone too to So don't hesitate to schedule an appointment at this location at commercial Way in Santa Cruz a big thank you to all the team! And DR HER .

Timothy created a safe space so I could express what was true for me. He was an excellent listener…read moreand really handled our conflict with confident competency. Timothy helped us with some hard conversations. He really knew what he was doing. Timothy was easy going and helped us relax. I am so grateful we found him.

From the owner: I mediate conflict in business, family, community or spiritual settings. My Decent Divorce process…read moreprovides support for all phases of the separation and divorce and is focused on solutions rather than blame. A mediated divorce is less stressful and costly than an adversarial one and is far less disruptive when children are involved. I work with local attorneys and co-parenting specialists to ensure comprehensive and professional service.

Take this review for what it is.... This store seriously…read moresells the best reusable shopping bags and liners. It has the same shape as the old plastic ones we used to have before California banned them except it's like nylon. I was intrigued because there is literally just a display window of these bags. Bagito sales are for a good cause as they donate 100% of net revenue to "teach the next generation to value and sustain their natural world". Sounds good to me. For what they're doing, this store makes sense. There are other materials of bags available if you don't like the nylon material stuff. If you want to order bags for a promotional event or for your store, they offer custom printings and wholesale orders. Fancy!

From the owner: Power2Sustain is a non-profit educational organization that teaches K-12 students to value and…read moresustain their natural world. It empowers students to take on personal behavior changes and inspires them to promote positive change at home and in their communities.

We love WPENS. It's been so great for my son and family. I love teacher Cory she is such a caring,…read moreloving teacher. She really takes the time to create such a loving, nurturing and safe environment for all children. My son has really thrived socially and emotionally because WPENS. We love the community and support we have at WPENS. It's a really unique experience because not only is it a preschool but also a learning environment for parents. WPENS offers parenting resources. It helps build a nurturing environment at school and at home. As a parent you can really be involved in your child's learning development by participating in and outside the classroom. Overall WPENS is the best choice. We are really happy and are returning back next year!

I love this School! We have been at WPENS for the last 3 years, and what a great community we…read morehave! The magic is all in the name: Westside Parent Education Nursery School. Notice how it says 'Parent Education' - at WPENS the parents learn with the kids! Here are some of the biggest pros: 1.) Lower cost Co-operative preschool - most affordable and keeps you involved with your child's education 2.) Community Building - get to know other families and build connections 3.) PARENT EDUCATION - because we don't know it all. Monthly educational seminars and weekly meetings help to hone those parenting skills 4.) Incredible Teachers - decades of young child education gives a perspective that is invaluable and patience that is incredible.

We have been with NIAC for approximately for 12 years. They have been there for us with happiness…read moreand help with any items that I needed. They are the best for our company.

This company represented Caminar Mental Health in San Mateo in a Lawsuit for Racial Discrimination…read moreand Retaliation. After Caminar's council reviewed all of the evidence, along with the insurance company, they requested a mediation hearing. I agreed with my council. The mediation hearing resulted in an agreement being reached to prevent the matter from going to trial. The evidence (text messages, emails, and personal testimony ) that was presented was overwhelming against Caminar for discrimination and retaliation. A settlement was agreed to, but this insurance company in good faith has not kept their agreement which was supposed to be finalized before January 29, 2023. If you ever have to go into any litigation with this company, do not trust them or believe that they are going to keep their word in good faith. This is sad and embarrassing that they represent a Nonprofit organization, which should be trustworthy, but not in this case and everyone or anyone who reads this should know. They lied.